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Respiratory viruses and vaccines: common questions answered
Sujata H. Ambardar, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at Inova. As cold and flu season ramps up, she shares important information about respiratory viruses and the role of vaccines in safeguarding the community’s health. It’s winter, and ‘tis the season for respiratory illness. The coughs, sniffles, sore throats and fevers seem to be everywhere…
Read MoreDemystifying spine surgery: how shared decision-making improves your experience
It’s common to feel overwhelmed, uncertain or even fearful the first time you meet with a spine surgeon. Many people hear common myths that spine surgeries are ineffective or highly risky. For Andrew Mo, MD, demystifying spine surgery is a big part of your first visit. “I always tell patients that they don’t have to…
Read MoreInova introduces new AI that helps us focus more on you
Inova is using new AI-powered technology that enhances patient experience by allowing our clinicians to focus more on you – and less on their keyboards – during your appointment. What does it do? This secure, HIPAA-compliant tool records your visit (with your permission) and generates a clinical summary for your healthcare provider. It also creates a simplified version for you and highlights key information about your care. This technology helps reduce the time providers spend…
Read MoreInova proton therapy shows survival benefit in landmark phase III trial for head and neck cancer patients
FAIRFAX, VA – A new study published today in The Lancet demonstrates a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers of the head and neck treated with proton therapy compared with traditional radiation therapy (photon therapy). Inova Schar Cancer and The Mather Proton Therapy Center, home to Northern Virginia’s only proton therapy center and…
Read MoreThree Inova hospitals named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care, the highest distinction awarded in the annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study. Notably, this is…
Read MoreInova offers two new, leading-edge technologies to treat and prevent AFib
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 12 million people in the United States. When a person is experiencing AFib, the heart’s top two chambers are not beating in sync with the heart’s lower two chambers. This means that blood is not flowing through the heart efficiently,…
Read MoreGive the gift of life this season
Inova Blood Donor Services announces upcoming community blood drives Leesburg, VA — Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) is calling on the community to help save lives by donating blood this holiday season. Blood donations are essential year-round, but as the holidays approach, supplies often run low. Inova invites donors throughout Loudoun County to participate in…
Read MoreInova expands access to care with opening of new Woodbridge Health Center
Fairfax, VA – Inova is expanding access to care in eastern Prince William County with a new outpatient health center located near Potomac Mills. The Inova Health Center – Woodbridge, scheduled to open to patients Dec. 9, is designed to bring a full range of coordinated services under one roof, making it easier for patients…
Read MoreLettuce be happy: nourishing our minds through food
Poonam Maru, DO is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized. She sees patients in the Inova 360º Concierge Medicine – Elm St. office. As we move…
Read MoreMedicare expands coverage for innovative procedures to treat stubborn high blood pressure
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently completed its analysis of two procedures to help people with tough-to-treat high blood pressure (also known as “resistant hypertension”). The CMS analysis expands insurance coverage to these procedures for Medicare patients. Inova Schar Heart and Vascular offers both procedures – radiofrequency renal denervation (known as rRDN)…
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